A model says she is too hot to find love, claiming 'shallow' men pursue her only for her looks while bashful bachelors are too shy to ask her out. Veronika Vovk, 21, says the kind of man she would love to date is too scared because of her 'stunning looks', while those brave enough to approach see her as a trophy.
Dating barrier
Veronika, who fled Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2022 and now lives in Antwerp, Belgium, said: "I find it hard to date. Men only see me as a model and not as a person, it's definitely been a barrier for me finding my ideal boyfriend."
She regularly travels to Capri, Mykonos and Belgium for long shoots, which also makes it hard to find time to date. Veronika says she would love to find her perfect match but is enjoying the successful lifestyle she has built.
Looking for the right man
Veronika said: "I don't want someone to date me just because it's some sort of alpha male status symbol to bag a model. They're the sort of guys who are brave enough to approach me and ask me out, but that's not the kind of guy I'm looking for.
"I'm looking forward to having a relationship with a good guy who's attentive, kind, independent and takes me on fun dates. Sadly my experience has been that this kind of bloke is too shy to shoot their shot and ask me out, so I've yet to find my dream man.
"It's hard to find a boyfriend when I'm working because I spend a lot of time on set. I don't use dating apps, I much rather prefer to meet people in person organically."
War and career
Veronika, who is currently working on a Guess campaign, said it can feel surreal pursuing her dream career while her home country faces war. She said: "It can feel surreal shooting luxury campaigns knowing what's going on back home.
"You can be standing on a beautiful set, working with a luxury brand or travelling somewhere incredibly beautiful, while knowing that people you love are living through a war back home. Those two realities exist at the same time.
"I have learned to appreciate every opportunity without feeling that I have to stop living my life. I carry Ukraine with me wherever I go and the contrast between my professional life and what is happening at home is something I am always conscious of.
"I sometimes feel guilty about pursuing my career, especially after losing people close to me. There are moments when it feels strange to be travelling, working and living the life I once dreamed about while people my age are fighting and dying.
"The war changed the direction of my life, but I don’t want it to define the limits of my life. I want to keep moving forward, build an international career and show that even after everything Ukraine has been through, its young people still have dreams - and we are determined to make them happen."
